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History Expert at AfterQuery
posted 1 month agoHistory Expert | $50–$100/hr | Worldwide Remote | Contractor
AFTERQUERY is seeking experienced historians to develop source analysis and historical reasoning scenarios used by frontier AI labs to evaluate and test model judgment. This is a flexible, fully remote, asynchronous contract role with weekly pay.
In this role, you will craft rigorous, nuanced historical reasoning challenges that push the boundaries of AI comprehension — drawing on your expertise in primary sources, historiography, and analytical writing.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop source analysis scenarios grounded in authentic historical methodology
- Build historical reasoning tasks that assess AI model judgment across diverse periods and regions
- Document your reasoning process clearly and thoroughly in written English
- Collaborate asynchronously with a team of subject-matter experts and researchers
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MA, PhD, or equivalent) in History or a closely related field
- 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, archival work, or published historical scholarship
- Demonstrated depth in a specific historical period or region with hands-on primary source experience
- Strong written English communication skills for documenting complex historical reasoning
- Ability to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week
Compensation & Details
- Rate: $50–$100/hr (based on experience)
- Schedule: Fully asynchronous and flexible
- Payment: Paid weekly
- Department: Humanities
If you have a passion for history and want your expertise to shape the future of AI, we'd love to hear from you.
